Site planning risk brief

(1) Extend the life of the existing sand and gravel pit development totalling c.23.2 hectares previously granted under planning permission 99/1200 (ABP PL09.118274) with processing that includes crushing, washing and screening, and 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718). The sand and gravel extraction will be dry working above the water table, (2) Extend the life of the proposed sand and gravel pit extension area totalling c. 30.9 hectares previously granted under planning permission 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718). The sand and gravel extraction area will be c.25.7 hectares and will consist of dry working above the water table; (3) Include for all associated services and ancillary works consisting of: (a) the existing processing plant for the purposes of crushing, washing and screening; (b) the existing office, toilet and associated waste water treatment system, canteen, weighbridge, wheelwash and site entrance; (c) the construction of new screening berms on the northern and western boundaries of the proposed extension area; (4) Restoration of most of the worked-out sand and gravel pit (c. 39.6 hectares) to it's surrounding/former ground level using naturally occurring materials, principally inert soil and stone generated by construction and development activity and imported as waste under licence or as by-product (in accordance with Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). Restoration of the entire site to a combination of agricultural and nature conservation areas; (5) installation of a dedicated covered waste inspection and quarantine shed and for storage of plant and machinery (c.20M length x 12m width x 7.5m height); (6) The proposed development is within an overall application area of c. 54.1 hectares and is for a total period of 25 years (the sand and gravel extraction operational period is for 22 years and the importation of materials for restoration is for 25 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of this planning application. Part of the proposed restoration element of the development will require a waste licence from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The restoration of an area of a disused Sand and Gravel Pit, back to agricultural use. The Proposed site covers approximately 6.4 hectares and approximately 116,000 cubic metres (185,600 tonnes) of uncontaminated soil and stone is to be imported under a Waste Facility Permit over a period of 8 to 10 years. A maximum of 5 loads per day will be delivered to the facility Monday to Friday, no waste will be accepted at the weekend or on Bank Holidays. The maximum annual tonnage to be accepted will be 20,000 tonnes so an EIAR is not required

For weighbridge, weighbridge office, wheel wash and portaloo

For a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar PV energy development with a total site area of 45.9 hectares, comprising of the construction of PV panels mounted on metal frames, transformer stations, GRP unit, internal access tracks, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, electrical cabling and ducting, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all ancillary infrastructure and associated works. The solar farm would be operational for 35 years. The export capacity to grid is estimated to be c. 35MW MEC. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this application

(a) Erection of a single storey type house to front with split level two storey to rear, with integral garage for domestic use; (b) The installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment plant with percolation area and (c) Upgrading of existing agricultural entrance to a combined recessed entrance and access driveway and all associated site works

For (A) erection of a two-storey type extension to the front (East) and side (North) of existing dormer type house in order to form a family flat. (B) Decommissioning of existing septic tank and the installation of a new proprietary waste water treatment system and sand polishing filter percolation area and all associated siteworks. (C) New means of escape rooflight to the rear (West) elevation of the existing house